IV.J. House Officer Appointments and Reappointments Policy

All House Officers new to the School of Medicine are given a conditional offer of appointment. The offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as well as upon primary source verification of credentials to confirm that the individual possesses the basic requisite education, training, skills, personal characteristics, and professionalism to make the experience as House Officers a successful one for the individual and for the Program. Failure by House Officers to meet all conditions of appointment will result in revocation of the offer of appointment. This action is not appealable through the University. Should the applicant feel that a Match violation has occurred; he/she may contact the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) or other applicable Match Programs. All written agreements of appointment/contracts are for one year and each House Officers must be reappointed for each subsequent year of training, contingent upon satisfactory completion of the current post-graduate year and assurance that all requirements are met for progression. Terms and conditions of appointment to a Program are outlined in the House Officer Agreement of Appointment/Contract. The sponsoring institution will honor the full term of the contract except when a House Officer's performance justifies termination. Recommendations for the appointment and reappointment of House Officers are initiated by Programs. Contract renewal is subject to mutual written consent of the Department Head and the House Officer. House Officers are expected to notify their Department sufficiently in advance if they do not intend to return the following year.